Cabinet Suppliers & Installers

Americans’ fixation on their kitchens continues to drive a large chunk of the remodeling business. At the heart of our national (and expensive) spiff-up fever: cabinets and countertops, which usually consume about half the budget for most kitchen redos. That means cabinets and their countertops could amount to a few thousand bucks as part of a so-called “light remodel,” to $25,000 to $50,000 or more if you’re going for a bells, whistles, and Sub-Zero-fridge kind of renovation.

When the time comes for a kitchen redo, you certainly should go with finishes and fixtures that you love. But make sure they fit current and up-and-coming cabinet and countertop trends before signing any contracts or swinging a demo hammer.

Countertop materials range from wood to plastics to metal to stone. Manufactured quartz—formed from stone chips, resins, and pigments—is edging out natural stone materials in popularity, thanks in part to its durability and its availability in zillions of colors.